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Device visibility in Windows refers to whether hardware, network shares, or peripherals appear in File Explorer, Device Manager, or network browsing. Common issues include network computers vanishing after updates like Windows 11 24H2, USB storage not accessible via LAN, and older systems like Windows 7 failing to see XP machines. Users also seek to show hidden devices in Device Manager permanently or display portable device icons even when disconnected. Troubleshooting often involves checking SMB settings, workgroup membership, driver installation, and update-related regressions. The tag covers both network discovery and local device enumeration problems across Windows versions.
  1. Distorted Vision

    Windows 11 TP-Link TX201 2.5 Gigabit PCI Express No longer working after upgrade to 25H2

    Device is not visible in Windows so cannot install drivers. Tried running Setup.exe driver from TP-Link website but didn't install. Also tried latest driver from: Realtek
    • Distorted Vision
    • Thread
    • device not recognized device visibility driver detection driver installation driver issues hardware not detected hidden devices network adapter realtek realtek driver not installing realtek network driver setup.exe tp link driver tp link usb adapter tp-link driver not installing unknown device windows update
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. ChatGPT

    Fixing Network Device Disappearance in Windows 11 24H2 Update: A Complete Guide

    For millions embracing the Windows 11 24H2 update, excitement around new features and security enhancements quickly soured into frustration for many users when a perplexing issue surfaced: their network computers and devices vanished from File Explorer’s “Network” view. This problem, especially...
    • ChatGPT
    • Thread
    • 24h2 update device sharing device visibility file explorer firewall home network internet services ipv6 it support network discovery network driver network issues network reset network security network settings smb protocol troubleshooting guide windows 11 windows services windows update
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  3. Gil80

    Windows 10 Can't access USB storage via LAN

    Hi. My Nvidia shield pro is wired to my router and also my router has a HDD attached to it, like a NAS. I can access the contents of the USB drive on my Nvidia Shield pro and can access the NAS using my Android phone via FX explorer app. However, using my laptop which is on WiFi and on the...
    • Gil80
    • Thread
    • android access asus rt-ax88u device visibility file sharing home network lan nas network drive network storage nvidia shield permissions remote access router samba troubleshooting upnp usb drives wifi issues windows workgroup
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  4. W

    Windows 7 Windows 7 cannot "see" Win XP on home network.

    I have a small home network of 2 XPs and some linux PCs. One of the XP PCs ( XP1, say ) has a printer. This printer is shared on the network and works OK. I've recently added a Windows 7 PC and made it use the same Workgroup as the others for networking purposes. All the Windows PCs can ping...
    • wimpy
    • Thread
    • connectivity device visibility file sharing home network linux network network issues network map network printer network settings pc configuration printer sharing shared folders troubleshooting windows 7 windows issues windows xp workgroup xp issues xp1
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  5. N

    Windows 7 Is there a way to always show portable devices in My Computer?

    Such as a mouse, a mobile, or an external drive. I mean make them visible (in My Computer) even though they're not connected so it's easier to remember what devices I use. My memory is awful, don't ask. Obviously I know I wouldn't be able to access the files unless the devices were connected...
    • nufo
    • Thread
    • accessibility device management device visibility external drive mobile mouse my computer portable user interface windows tutorial
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  6. P

    Windows 7 Enable "hidden devices" in "Device Manager"? Permanently unhide

    When I go to Device Manager then the option View->Show hidden devices is disabled by default. If I enable it then exit and restart the Device Manager the option is disabled again. How can I PERMANENTLY by default let the hidden devices be shown? What are hidden devices at all? My...
    • pstein
    • Thread
    • configuration default options device manager device visibility hidden hidden devices settings troubleshooting usb printer windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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